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2014 Ford Fiesta Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints make up 82 of 502 total complaints (16%) for the 2014 Ford Fiesta, mostly centered on door latch failures. Four related recalls address faulty door latches, and the median mileage at failure was 44,068 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
82
16% of 502
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
44,068 mi
Related recalls
4

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Doors, including rear and front passenger doors, unexpectedly swing open while the vehicle is in motion, sometimes during turns.
  • Door latches made of plastic break or fail to hook, leaving owners to tie doors shut with seat belts or bungee cords.
  • Owners report that replacement latch parts were unavailable at dealers, delaying recall repairs for months.
  • Some owners state their VIN was excluded from the recall despite having the identical door latch failure.
  • A separate complaint describes difficulty unlocking all doors and the trunk because of a single dashboard-mounted power lock button with no key-based trunk access.

When 2014 Ford Fiesta body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 6, 2015, latest Apr 2, 2026.

2014 Ford Fiesta structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter102015 Q22016 Q32017 Q32018 Q32019 Q42020 Q42023 Q42026 Q2
82 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2016 Q3 (10).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Ford Fiesta

  1. NHTSA 20V331000Jun 8, 2020Structure & Body2,147,323 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

    Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.

  2. NHTSA 20V177000Mar 23, 2020Structure & Body288,110 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

    Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.

  3. NHTSA 17V210000Mar 27, 2017Structure & Body191,432 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

    Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.

  4. NHTSA 15V246000Apr 24, 2015Structure & Body456,440 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

    Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.

Structure & Body complaints by Fiesta model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2011161 (22%)
  2. 2012175 (28%)
  3. 2013119 (18%)
  4. 201482 (16%)
  5. 201518 (7%)
  6. 201610 (6%)
  7. 20174 (5%)
  8. 20182 (6%)
  9. 20193 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body problems on the 2014 Ford Fiesta?
NHTSA lists 82 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Fiesta, which is 16% of the 502 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for door latches on the 2014 Ford Fiesta?
Yes. Four recalls (campaigns 15V246000, 17V210000, 20V177000, and 20V331000) cover door latch defects on the 2014 Fiesta, including latch replacement and inspection remedies.
At what mileage do door latch failures typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Fiesta is 44,068 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to these body/structure complaints?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Fiesta, with no fires reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.